New Years has just rolled around and inevitably there is going to be a lot more gym memberships as people try to make and keep the commitment to get in shape. Given the sheer amount of diet books and advice in fitness magazines, getting in shape is important to a lot of people. But despite […]
Archives for January 2007
Taking the Next Step
Often the correct path to move you closer towards your goal is simply in taking the next logical step. It can be very easy to get caught up in making fantastic plans and searching for that great big idea. This approach often results in a lot of procrastination and very little results. I think that […]
Respect Your State
Emotional control starts with accepting and respecting the current state you are in. You can’t lie to yourself about how you feel. If you aren’t feeling great, telling yourself that you usually only bottles up those emotions until they later spill out. You need to see the current state you are experiencing as normal. Respect […]
Effective Goal Setting
Goal-setting has its strengths and weaknesses. They can give you immense clarity and focus when you are lost and confused. They can push you to grow when you might otherwise think of turning back. However, goals can also harm. Obsessive goal-setters can lose sight of the bigger picture, endlessly chasing objective after objective only to […]
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